Headphones & Audio
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The best stereo speakers to buy Want true stereo hi-fi sound? Then ditch those old PC speakers and invest in the best bookshelf speaker you can afford -
Audio-Technica ATH-M20xBT: Simple but reasonably effective The Audio-Technica ATH-M20xBT impress with extensive battery life and engaging audio but fall short in terms of comfort and sound isolation£80 -
Jabra Elite 3 review: Super comfy, no-frills earbuds The Jabra Elite 3 get the basics right and are super comfortable, but fall behind some rivals when it comes to advanced features£80 -
Technics EAH-AZ40: Impressive earbuds short on features The Technics EAH-AZ40 are great-sounding mid-range earbuds but omit key features found on many of their similarly priced rivals£130 - best buy
AfterShokz Xtrainerz review: Get the aquatic X Factor The AfterShokz Xtrainerz aren't cheap, but you won't find better bone conduction headphones designed for swimming£140 - recommended
Edifier TWS NB2 Pro: Decent ANC earbuds for under £100 Packed with features, the Edifier TWS NB2 Pro are some of the best sub-£100 true wireless earbuds on the market£80 - best buy
Adam Audio T5V review: Amazing sound for sensible money Adam Audio’s T5V active monitors deliver crisp, balanced sound and deep bass in a keenly priced package£138 -
NuraTrue Pro preview: A new dawn for lossless Bluetooth The impact of aptX Lossless remains to be seen, but the NuraTrue Pro are shaping up very nicely thanks to a whole host of upgrades - recommended
JBL Flip 6 review: Almost the ultimate outdoor speaker The JBL Flip 6 is rugged and powerful enough to be your go-to outdoor speaker but falls just short of being the best on the market£130 -
Kokoon Nightbuds review: Bluetooth headphones for bedtime The sleep data isn’t enlightening but the Kokoon Nightbuds are the most comfortable way to enjoy your own audio in bed£230 -
Master & Dynamic MW08 review: A case of aesthetics over ANC The Master & Dynamic MW08 look fantastic but don’t have the ANC or audio performance to match£279 -
Ikea Sonos Symfonisk picture frame with Wi-Fi speaker review The Symfonisk picture frame speaker is an intriguing combination of art and audio that sounds better than it looks£179 - best buy
Amazon Echo Dot (3rd gen): An excellent budget smart speaker The new Echo Dot looks and sounds better for the same price. What’s not to like?£50